Constant Force Spring Reel from Germany
A pre-stressed steel strip wound into a reel that exerts uniform force over extension, used in retractable cords and tape measures. Falls under HTS 7320.90.50 as other springs of steel, where the strip qualifies under the wire definition by cross-section.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
52.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify if strip or wire-formed in invoices; chapter note applies to both if ≤16 mm
• Test for spring functionality; non-elastic strips could be reclassified as 7219 flat-rolled